the office still occupied by him, in 1832, and his house in 1834—­soon after his marriage—­and has never moved from either since he began to occupy them.  When he moved into the village, the latter contained only two painted houses, and the whole business prosperity of the hamlet was then centered in two stores—­Dietz’s and Ford’s—­one potash and two distilleries.  Dr. Case is of New England ancestry, his father having emigrated to Franklin from Tolland county, Connecticut, in 1792.

Col.  William W. Snow came to Oneonta, a few years after the last named, and early engaged in manufacturing.  The Colonel was born in the town of Heath, Franklin county, Mass.  He became interested in the organization and welfare of the militia.  He was elected to a colonelcy, whence his military title.  He was elected to congress from Otsego and Schoharie counties in 1848.  He has been several times elected to our state legislature, and has been a member of the third house many years.

Though not a resident of the town, yet his business relations have been such as to identify the name of Jared Goodyear with its history.  Mr. Goodyear for a long term of years resided upon the borders of Oneonta, and from an early period was largely interested in the business of the village.  He was born in Connecticut, and while a boy removed to Schoharie county, whence he came to Colliersville while yet a young man, and there he resided the remainder of his life.  By persistent industry Mr. Goodyear accumulated a large fortune, and won a high reputation for integrity.

The following is a column of business cards from the “ONEONTA WEEKLY JOURNAL,” of July 1, 1841.  It is nearly a correct showing of what the business of the village then was:[A]

Headquarters at the foot of Chestnut street.  New Fall and Winter goods.  Timothy Sabin is now receiving a fresh supply of Spring and Summer Goods, comprising a general assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Hardware, Dye Stuffs, Paints, Oils, etc., etc., for sale as low as at any establishment west of the Hudson river.  Please call and examine goods and prices; they are well selected, and will be sold cheap for Cash, Produce, or a liberal credit.

     Oneonta, May 13, 1841.

Cabinet and Chair Warehouse, No. 10 Chestnut st., Oneonta.  The subscriber respectfully informs his friends, and the public generally, that he has opened a Cabinet Warehouse at No. 10 Chestnut st., Oneonta, where he manufactures and keeps constantly on hand, a general assortment of Cabinet Furniture, comprising Mahogany, Cherry and Maple work.  Also, a good assortment of Chairs, will be kept constantly on hand, and all other articles generally found at an establishment of this kind.

     N.B.  Most kinds of Lumber and grain will be received in
     payment.

     Oneonta, Sept. 17, 1840.  R.W.  HOPKINS

     A Card Executed at the office of the Oneonta Weekly Journal
     with neatness and dispatch and on reasonable terms, Job
     Printing of every description.